MLBThe Problem16 teams in the National League play for four playoff spots, and one division—the NL Central—has six teams. Teams in the NL Central have a 16.66 percent chance of winning their division...

Looking at NBC's replays of the decisive 4th and 2 call in the Colts 35-34 victory over New England in Indianapolis, it was clear that Kevin Faulk did indeed have possession of the ball in front of the first down marker...

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How do the Warriors benefit (on paper) from having a Baron Davis-less roster in 2008-2009, and years to come?1. They should make more shots Baron Davis shot 42.6% from the field during the 2007-2008 season, well below the team average of 46...

1. Navy beats Notre Dame for first time in 43 years: 11/3/2007Remember hearing about how the people of Milan beat the crap out of Benito Mussolini’s dead body as it hung upside down on a meat hook? Same basic concept here…2...

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"Jimmy is one of the more polished quarterbacks to come out from the West in sometime, Jimmy has consistency and accuracy that is second to none. Jimmy is a pure winner, having never lost a start as a prep quarterback...

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The City of San Francisco built Candlestick Park for fifteen million dollars in 1960. In my book, fifteen million for 40 years of misery is a small price to pay. Growing up in the moderate climate of Northern California, most kids have it pretty easy...

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The Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys are set for an NFL Network showdown next Thursday night in Texas Stadium.At 10-1, both teams are enjoying magical runs behind gunslinging quarterbacks and hard-hitting defenses...

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During Sunday Night Football on NBC, John Madden emphatically declared that he'd take Tom Brady and Randy Moss over Joe Montana and Jerry Rice—commonly considered to be the best quarterback-receiver combination in the history of football...

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Ah, the NBA regular season: when play is soft, and officials don't dictate the outcome of every game. It's nice while it lasts...But folks, I'm here to remind you that the postseason starts in just five months...

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The Los Angeles Angels did well today, sending shortstop Orlando Cabrera and cash to the Chicago White Sox for right-hander Jon Garland.Cabrera is coming off a career year, where he batted .301 with a ...

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During the 2004-2005 NBA season, Allen Iverson averaged 31 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, 2+ steals—and finished fifth in the MVP voting.To put those stats in perspective, AI led the league in scoring average by more than three points a game...

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When Gilbert Arenas opts out of his contract next summer, it's inevitable that the Los Angeles Lakers will come calling. Never mind the ridiculously messy salary cap issues. Earth-shaker GM Mitch Kupchak has nine more months to figure out the numbers.

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Inspiration comes in many different forms for many different people. I find inspiration in the quest for athletic accomplishment. Playing sports allows us to see and feel what we're physically capable of achieving with our own minds and bodies...

More than three months removed from a series of trade requests, Kobe Bryant is still a Los Angeles Laker.Kevin Garnett won't be joining him this season. Neither will Zach Randolph. Even a trade for oft-injured Jermaine O'Neal seems unlikely...